Stand

**Prof. Dr. Sinsi** · 07-23-2012

stand
noun1

a support or foundation; "the base of the lamp"[syn: base]2

the position where a thing or person stands3

a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area; "they cut down a stand of trees"4

a small table for holding articles of various kinds; "a bedside stand"5

a support for displaying various articles; "the newspapers were arranged on a rack"[syn: rack]6

an interruption of normal activity7

a mental position from which things are viewed; "we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians"; "teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events"[syn: point of view]8

a booth where articles are displayed for sale[syn: stall]9

a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance; "a one-night stand"10

tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)11

a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air[syn: bandstand]12

a defensive effort; "the army made a final stand at the Rhone"
verb1

be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire performance!"[ant: sit, lie]2

be in some specified state or condition; "I stand corrected"3

occupy a place or location, also metaphorically; "We stand on common ground"4

hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; "I am standing my ground and won't give in!"[ant: relent]5

put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage"6

have or maintain a position or stand on an issue; "Where do you stand on the War?"7

remain inactive or immobile; "standing water"8

be in effect; be or remain in force; "The law stands!"9

be tall; have a height of; copula; "She stands 6 feet tall"10

put into an upright position; "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"11

withstand the force of something; "The trees resisted her"; "stand the test of time"; "The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow"[syn: resist]12

be available for stud services; "male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females"

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Prof. Dr. Sinsi	Stand stand noun1a support or foundation; "the base of the lamp"[syn: base]2the position where a thing or person stands3a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area; "they cut down a stand of trees"4a small table for holding articles of various kinds; "a bedside stand"5a support for displaying various articles; "the newspapers were arranged on a rack"[syn: rack]6an interruption of normal activity7a mental position from which things are viewed; "we should consider this problem from the viewpoint of the Russians"; "teaching history gave him a special point of view toward current events"[syn: point of view]8a booth where articles are displayed for sale[syn: stall]9a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance; "a one-night stand"10tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)11a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air[syn: bandstand]12a defensive effort; "the army made a final stand at the Rhone" verb1be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire performance!"[ant: sit, lie]2be in some specified state or condition; "I stand corrected"3occupy a place or location, also metaphorically; "We stand on common ground"4hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; "I am standing my ground and won't give in!"[ant: relent]5put up with something or somebody unpleasant; "I cannot bear his constant criticism"; "The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks"; "he learned to tolerate the heat"; "She stuck out two years in a miserable marriage"6have or maintain a position or stand on an issue; "Where do you stand on the War?"7remain inactive or immobile; "standing water"8be in effect; be or remain in force; "The law stands!"9be tall; have a height of; copula; "She stands 6 feet tall"10put into an upright position; "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"11withstand the force of something; "The trees resisted her"; "stand the test of time"; "The mountain climbers had to fend against the ice and snow"[syn: resist]12be available for stud services; "male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females"